Hiya,
How did everyone enjoy the extra loooong weekend?!!(for those in Naija). I for sure did and I am seriously dreading tomoz :(


I put up this pic;


and I asked followers on Instagram to choose which they prefer and of the 6 comments left, only one lady preferred Carol's Daughter hair milk...after using both of them alternatively for the past two weeks my verdict is in...


And I vote in favor of SHEA MOISTURE CURL & STYLE MILK!!!!


And here is my reason...

Consistency; Sometimes lighter products doesn't necessarily equate that the product is more moisturizing...and I find that, that's the case with the Carol's daughter product, here's a picture of the two products one after the other;

Shea Moisture

Carol's Daughter Notice how the Carol's Daughter product is rolling down my hand while the shea moisture seems to be in place, normally that will indicate that the Carol's Daughter hair milk has more slip and more moisture but for the weirdest reason it did not make my hair feel moisturized for more than 20 minutes, I found that I needed to use quite a lot to feel a difference and then after 20 minutes my hair was pretty much back to square one, so I looked at the ingredient list and I saw that though the first ingredient was water, this product is packed with no less than 8 oils and butters and glycerine a humectant that is supposed to help retain moisture is listed as the 8th ingredient. That in my humble view might be the problem, the fact that oil and water do not mix is no theory and so a ''moisturizing'' product with that many oils might not be as moisturizing as it ought to be...

Hiya,
Its been tooo long!! Oh how I have missed coming here!! Been super busy holidaying and taking a chill pill from all that's been going on in my work life...Since I came back after having my second son I have been on overdrive and it truly has been liberating releasing all the pent up creativity I have nursed for some time and I remain grateful to God and all of you who keep supporting me in all I do :) but enough about that...Here are 5 air drying tips that I have mastered to ensure that my hair is tamed of frizz and tangles after a weekend treat.

As you all should know, AIR DRYING is the preferred method for drying wet hair because its a gentle way to dry your hair as there is no use of heat but if done improperly especially when your new growth sets in, it can be HELL!!

Just imagine your hair going from;


It can be frustrating and I get why ladies just reach for a blow dryer and comb and get things out of the way but that's not the best option and that's why I am here...follow these simple steps and people will be asking you if you used a straightener or even rollers on your hair...I know I get asked that all the time and I can't remember the last time I blow dried my hair...

TIP 1; Wash your hair in ONE direction...let me break it down in crude naija pidgin...''your hair no be underwear oh!!'' LOL!! There is absolutely no need to scrub and crunch, ruffle and bundle all your hair like this while you wash it;

Not only are you creating problems for yourself by creating tangles and knots which are compounded if you are using a sulphate shampoo because its super drying, you will also have yourself to blame for creating split ends and uneven ends because you are ruffling up the hair cuticles/shafts which can lead to breakage and snapping off...plus your hair should never be so dirty that it needs all of that scrubbing and roughing up...since I started washing/co-washing my hair like this;


In one direction, preferably under running water, gently opening up my hair to reach my scalp, massaging the product in and rinsing off all in one direction, I have noticed considerably less hair breakage during wash/co-wash days and less detangling time...

TIP 2; Always use COLD WATER as the last rinse...I know this step is not easy especially if you wash your hair as you shower...running that cold water through your hair and over your body will be super uncomfortable, so what I do is, when I am done in the shower, I get out and rinse off my hair with cold water in the sink, that way I am able to concentrate the chilly cold water only on my hair which needs it the most...by using the cold water as your last rinse, you seal in the cuticles/shafts of your hair after they had been open with warm water and whatever treatment you put on it...sealing allows the hair cuticles/shafts to all lie in one direction and this in turn promotes shinier,sleeker, less frizzy hair. *The colder, the better!!



TIP 3; DON'T LEAVE YOUR HANGING...I am not talking about a date here LOL but you can actually leave your hair hanging! How you might ask...well when you come out of the shower and you have rinsed your hair out and you decide you are going to wrap it up in a towel or t shirt and then you go and watch three rounds of real housewives or some show that lasts for an hour per episode ...The best time to style your hair is when it's still damp, not dripping wet but still has enough moisture in it. It's at this time that you should do a round of detangling, moisturize, seal, treat your scalp before your hair gets completely dry, this will again help to ensure that the hair strands are not left dry, tangled and frizzy as the hair dries.

TIP 4; Have a STYLE planned...are you bunning your hair, twisting it, doing big braids, its always best to style your hair when it's like 80 to 90% dry instead of when its totally dry again this tip is especially useful when you have a lot of new growth or are natural. Your hair is easier to maneuver and put in place the way you want when its damp and as you air dry, you can actually decide to say bun it till its fully dry then take down the bun and depending on your technique and styling products you can be left with really bouncy waves or curls as though you did a roller set. You can twist or braid the hair and unravel when dry and you will also be left with waves. For straight hair, you can decide to wrap your hair and unravel when dry...just have a style in mind and try to execute most of it while you air dry and not after.


TIP 5 is my final tip, as you style your hair or if you are going to bed, try to ensure that you tie down the base of your hair especially if your new growth is a lot or you are natural, tie the hair to your scalp down with a silk scarf(to keep the shine and moisture). Find below effective ways to tie your hair down to help keep your roots from poofing up and keep your hair sleek and frizz free as you air dry...





Hope these tips help, you have no more excuses for using blow driers any more :)


I will be updating this blog more often now I promise, I have soooo much to share!!!

P.S Which of you is TRANSITIONING TO NATURAL? I'd like to tell your story in our upcoming edition of SAVVY & CHIC HAIR BEAUTY MAGAZINE...Simply email me (daboju@yahoo.com) with a short summary of why you decided to transition, challenges along the way and how you overcome them, 500 Words MAX and I will send you a SAVVY/CHIC TRANSITIONING GOODY BAG to make things easier for you.

Dead line for the entry is the 31st Of JULY, Please attach clear pictures for a better chance to be chosen.


Xxx
Dabs

Hiya,
Here's a little update on last Saturday's activity packed day!! The Naturals in the City event was that day, the Loc Appreciation day event was on later in the evening to which Savvy & Chic was an official sponsor. If you follow Naija Hair Can Grow on instagram you would have seen updates from that day already.


Anyways, started out my day at the hub, getting the Jamaican Mango and lime/ Taliah Waahlid products ready for display-






Then it was off to the Naturals In the City-8 event where I met quite a few new (to me) and interesting brands and of course I couldn't resist so I picked a few products;



Then I was introduced to the AWENI brand; they makes soaps, scrubs and body butters if I recall, I got their Aloe Vera soap and got another exfoliating soap(the brown one) FREE :), been using the free one and I love it, cleanses my skin without stripping it off completely- The reason why I don't like dudu osun soap for my skin.

Then I got the MOST DELICIOUS SMELLING CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE SUGAR SCRUB ( the small tub with dark brown stuff in it) from  a brand I just got to know about; Bubbles and Scents. I need to do a separate review on this product when SMELLIVISION is created- soooo YUM :)))


Then I got Natural Nigerian's Leave in conditioner and Namaste Organics leave in which I cant wait to try when these extensions come out..

Speaking of which; its been two weeks since I've had them on and I cannot wait to take them out ASAP!! But I was asked a few questions about crotchet extensions.



Q 1. Can you pack up the extensions in a bun?

Yes you can :)



Q. How do you care for your own hair;

I lift up the extensions from each woven braid;
Then I oil my scalp and surrounding hair:
I will blog about how I take it down with step by step pictures later.

Finally, we have a new range of Satin sleep caps for kids; As I don't have any daughter or little girl around me, had to use my son as the model :)

Could only get one shaky shot of it before he yanked if off his head and warned me never to try it again!! LOL
 Kid's caps go for N750 only, Adults N1000. Simply visit the website or email info@hairbeautyhub.com with your order.

Thanks a bunch for all the support!!

Have a blessed new month ahead!!

Xxx
Dabs.

 Hiya,
So I was just browsing through the blog reading old posts and then I found my last year's Blogvessary Sale post- HERE. Thought about a 2014 version and said why not!! Today being the last day of the blogvessary month, I have decided to put some hair products up for grabs!! As usual, these products have been discounted about 75% to 50% and I guarantee that you can't get them for cheaper anywhere in Naija!!! Just like last time, the awoof also extends to delivery as delivery will be FREE in *Lagos and a flat rate of N500 outside Lagos. So here are the products up for grabs- sale is on while stock lasts- so fastest fingers grab the best deals :)

WAS N2000  NOW N1200

WAS N2300  NOW N1500

NOW GLYCERIN- 4oz- 3 BOTTLES WAS N1500 NOW N1000

NOW GRAPSEED OIL-4oz- WAS N2000  NOW N1500

10.3oz- 2 BOTTLESWAS  N1200 NOW N850

2 BOTTLES LEFT-WAS N2000  NOW N1500

2 BOTTLES LEFT-WAS 2000  NOW N1500

PROCLAIM TEA TREE LEAVE IN SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER(EACH) WAS N1500  NOW N850

NONE OF YOUR FRIZZINESS SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER(1 EACH)- WAS N1200 NOW N850

HONEY I AM STRONG SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER(1 EACH) WAS N1200  NOE N850 EACH

MOROCCAN MY SHINE SHAMPOO/ CONDITIONER (1 EACH) WAS N1200 NOW N850

2 TUBS WAS N2300  NOW N1500

2 BOTTLES WAS N1800  NOW N1000

2 BOTTLES WAS N2000  NOW N1400

PAUL MITCHELL RELAXING BALM 1 LEFT-WAS N4500  NOW N2500

GIOVANNI SMOOTH AS SILK CONDITIONER WAS N2800 NOW N2000-2 LEFT!!

That's all for now, to take part in this BLOG ONLY sale, email me; Daboju@yahoo.com. I will direct you on payment which should be done within the week and delivery will be subsequently made. Again thanks for ALL the love these past 4 years of blogging and may we all share many many more years together on this journey!!!